Local charities join forces for children’s cancer ward Christmas party
Friends of Rosie has joined forces with three other Manchester children’s cancer charities to create a special Christmas party for children currently undergoing cancer treatment
Friends of Rosie has joined forces with three other Manchester children’s cancer charities to create a special Christmas party for children currently undergoing cancer treatment
As a small, volunteer-led charity, we are always looking for the volunteer support of willing and skilled individuals who want to give back. There are
Our annual print newsletter is out now, giving all our supporters an update on the work of the last year and our focus looking ahead.
Friends of Rosie founder, Lisa Larkin, awarded MBE We are delighted to announce that Lisa Larkin, the founder of Friends of Rosie, has been awarded
Our kind supporters, Philip and Julia Hyde, recently held a coffee morning and marmalade sale in aid of Friends of Rosie. Thanks to the huge
Huge thanks to everyone hosting Easter raffles for Friends of Rosie this year and to Slatterys Chocolatiers in Whitefield for providing the delicious Easter eggs
Over the past 12 months, Friends of Rosie has funded research at The University of Manchester looking at ways to decrease the risk of facial
Friends of Rosie has joined forces with another like-minded charity, Megan’s Rose of Hope, to fund research into the use of a revolutionary new blood
Friends of Rosie has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022, the UK’s largest match funding campaign. Last year, thanks to
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Nancy, 11, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma when she was just 2 years old. She was treated with Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) in Germany but unfortunately relapsed less than a year later. The family were then sent to Germany for a second round of PBT. Although treatment helped to cure Nancy’s cancer, she has been left with lots of lasting effects which will require ongoing treatment throughout her life. Here Nancy and her mum, Antonia, share their story in the hope it will help others, raise awareness, and raise more money for children’s cancer research.
Why I am a Trustee of CCRF
I have spent my professional career representing individuals and families affected by the devastating asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, which has no cure and for which there are only a limited number of palliative treatments available on the NHS.
I joined CCRF because I wanted to bring my understanding of the need to raise awareness of less well known cancers and passion for the need to secure improved funding for research to children facing a cancer diagnosis.
My role on the Board
I am responsible for oversight of our collaboration agreements with other charities to co-fund research into cures and treatments for childhood cancers. I also manage our challenge events and help with community fundraising.
My Background
I am a Senior Associate at Irwin Mitchell LLP and specialise in Asbestos Disease Litigation, acting on behalf of victims of asbestos related diseases and their families. Over the years, I have undertaken a number of fundraising challenges to raise money for cancer research, including a 1000 mile cycle ride from Glasgow to Southampton.
